Eco-Material Library

Compostable

Materials that compost into a stable material similar to soil

Degradable

Materials that can be degraded into small pieces of predetermined sizes within a specified time

Designed for disassembly

Materials designed to be disassembled after use so their parts can be recycled or transformed into fuels or put to other uses

Extended product life

Materials designed for long product life through upgradability or extra durability

Recovered energy

Products that reduce energy demand through waste-to-power processes

Recyclable

Products or their packaging or related components that can be recycled into materials or products

Recycled contents

Materials made from waste or recycled elements

Reduced energy consumption

Products whose normal use requires less energy that equivalent products performing the same tasks

Reduced resource use

Products with reduced requirements in materials, energy, and water in their manufacturing or transport

Reduced water consumption

Products that require less water to perform their intended functions

Reusable and refillable

1) Reusable: Products or packaging designed to be reusable or to perform their duties several times in their lifecycles

2) Refillable: Products or packaging designed to be refillable with their original contents or a similar substance without adjusting the process except for cleaning

Waste reduction

Products that decrease the quantity of the materials that become waste, through alterations to the product, process, or packaging( including waste released into the air and water during production or treatment)

Renewable materials

Materials made using biomass that is abundant and can be regrown

Renewable energy

Materials made using power from sources such as solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal

Health and safety materials

Materials with low toxicity that cause no harm to humans, animals, and the environment